PowerArchiver
6.8#2 in file compression software$22.95, paid onceFree planmacOSWindows
VisitPowerArchiver vs WinRAR
What both publish
| Fact | PowerArchiver | WinRAR |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | AES-256 encryption is integrated into PowerArchiver archive operations. | WinRAR uses AES 256-bit encryption, and RAR 5.0 uses PBKDF2 with HMAC-SHA256 for password-based key derivation. |
| Headquarters | Reston, Virginia, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Support | Technical support is free for all users, while active PA Select customers receive priority engineering support with a one-business-day response commitment. | The support page offers FAQs, a lost-key form and individual sales support in English or German. |
PowerArchiver plans
- PowerArchiver FreeFree
- Business$22.95, paid once
- Professional$34.95, paid once
- Professional Toolbox$49.95, paid once
- Enterprise$59.95, paid once
- Enterprise Unlimited$4,995, paid once
WinRAR plans
- WinRAR multi-user license (500–999 users)$6, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (200–499 users)$7, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (100–199 users)$8, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (50–99 users)$10, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (25–49 users)$13, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (10–24 users)$16, paid once
Pick PowerArchiver if…
PowerArchiver is aimed at power users, IT teams, and enterprises. Its editions range from non-commercial personal use to organization-wide deployment.
Pick WinRAR if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.